adj
Uncommon
judgmental
juhj-MEHNTL
Judgmental (adj) means Quick to criticize or disapprove of others. Example: “Try not to be so judgmental about how other people raise their kids.”
adj
1
Quick to criticize or disapprove of others.
"Try not to be so judgmental about how other people raise their kids."
How to use judgmental
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone who criticizes or looks down on others too readily.
Common mistake
Almost always used negatively — calling someone "judgmental" is a criticism, unlike the neutral or positive "judicious."
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more judgmental
- Superlative
- most judgmental
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Try not to be so _____ about how other people raise their kids.
Etymology
From judgment plus the adjective suffix -al.
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Rhymes for judgmental
mental
dental
rental
parental
Oriental
elemental
accidental
ornamental
incidental
monumental
regimental
incremental
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Frequently asked questions
What does “judgmental” mean?
The word “judgmental” means quick to criticize or disapprove of others. In plain terms, describes someone who criticizes or looks down on others too readily.
How do you pronounce “judgmental”?
“Judgmental” is pronounced juhj-MEHNTL (/ˌd͡ʒʌd͡ʒˈmɛnt(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “judgmental” in a sentence?
Here is “judgmental” used in a sentence: “Try not to be so judgmental about how other people raise their kids.”
What part of speech is “judgmental”?
“Judgmental” is an adjective.
Is “judgmental” a common word?
“Judgmental” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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